Never sell tomorrow short. There's plenty to get excited about. Be filled with expectation, hope and confidence. Believe something good is going to happen - and it usually will.
Robert H. SchullerRead
Commit yourself to a dream. Nobody who tries to do something great, but fails, is a total failure. Why? Because he can always be assured that he succeeded in life's most important battle; he defeated the battle of not trying.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing a dream is a victory in itself, regardless of the outcome.
This quote emphasizes the significance of commitment to one's dreams and aspirations. It suggests that the act of trying to achieve something great, even if it results in failure, is a commendable effort because it means overcoming the fear of inaction. The true failure lies in not trying at all, as taking the step to pursue a goal is the most crucial achievement in life.
Themes
DreamFailureMotivationCommitmentTrying
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire students during graduation speeches.
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